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Congress first political party to encourage Ayodhya movement; Indira Gandhi planned to open Babri Masjid for Hindu prayer: Book | Deccan Herald
While Khanna was a former Congress state minister, Nanda, a prominent Congress leader, was a minister in the cabinets of the first three prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi.
He became acting prime minister twice, in 1964 after the death of Nehru and in 1966 after Shastri s demise.
Dau Dayal Khanna, fashioning himself into a twentieth century avatar of Tulsidas, was the star speaker.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.deccanherald.com
Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Hindu Festival Celebrations - The Tennessee Tribune
The festival includes lighting lamps and ringing bells in temples and public places.
This year it was celebrated on Nov.
Prabhakaran, demanded the creation of an independent country in the north and east because of discrimination against the Tamil minority by the Sinhalese majority.Friday, December 4, 2020 tntribune.com
Is love jihad a political fable?
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Pritish Nandy writes, paints, makes movies and occasionally, when he wins an election, sits in Parliament.Friday, December 4, 2020 timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The Shocking Truth About Tipu's Gifts To Hindu Temples | NewsGram
Tipu Sultan was also known as the Tiger of Mysore, ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India.
He was born on 20 November 1750 at Devanahalli, in a Muslim family.
People have so much to say about Tipu Sultan whenever the topic arises.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.newsgram.com
Caste Among Indian Muslims Is a Real Issue. So Why Deny Them Reservation?
The story of an Ethiopian slave Bilal, who became the first muezzin of the Islamic world because of his beautiful voice and piety, is also cited to buttress the argument.
While it is true that discrimination cannot be traced back to Abrahamic scriptures, as in the case of Hinduism, the existence of caste amongst South Asians (irrespective of their religion) is unfortunately a repugnant truth.
Not a Hindu problem alone Most Indians understand caste as a Hindu problem, I was no different.Friday, December 4, 2020 thewire.in
UN fails to acknowledge violence against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism: India mission at UN, World News | wionews.com
Addressing the UNGA session on Culture of Peace on December 2, First Secretary in India s Permanent Mission to the UN.
Ashish Sharma said there were disconcerting trends in the world of today.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.wionews.com
Upset Hindus urge California clothing firm withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings -- apologize | | Udaipur News | Udaipur | udaipur local news । Udaipur Updates
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha and goddess Kali were highly revered in Hinduism and were meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one s legs, thighs, groin, genitals and pelvis.
Inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.
Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, also urged Liquid Dreams and its CEO to offer a formal apology; besides withdrawing Ganesha Leggings, Ganesha Yoga Shorts and Kali Booty Shorts.Friday, December 4, 2020 udaipurkiran.com
Hindus seek public holiday on Diwali in Delaware | State | coastalpoint.com
Hindus are seeking public holiday in Delaware on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals, starting in 2022.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement earlier this week, said that it was not fair for the Delaware Hindu community as they had to be at work on their most popular festival while there were public holidays on other religious days.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, suggested that the Delaware government needed to revisit its public holiday policies as the state s demographics had changed, making it a multicultural society where Hindu populations were continuing to grow.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.coastalpoint.com
Lifestyle
Risk Parameters Change For The Security Ru000a0jw6p7 Why Islamic Finance Has An Important Role To Play In Supporting The Recovery From Covid -- And How The Bank Of England’s New Alternative Liquidity Facility Can Help - Speech By Andrew Hauser, Bank Of England Executive Director, Markets, Given During UK Islamic Finance Week 2020
The Bank of England is offering a new service to UK Islamic banks next year.
Andrew Hauser sets out what that is and why it is doing it.Friday, December 4, 2020 mondovisione.com
Zaman lafiya ake bukata ba a fito ana sukar aikin ‘Yan ta’adda ba
Jama atu Nasril Islam ta ce jama a suna rayuwa yanzu cikin firgici a Najeriya.
Friday, December 4, 2020 hausa.legit.ng
Sports
Bangabandhu T20 Cup: BEXIMCO beat Fortune to taste maiden victory | theindependentbd.com
Shamsur Rahman Published by the Editor on behalf of Independent Publications Limited at Media Printers, 446 H, Tejgaon I A, Dhaka 1215.
Editorial, News amp; Commercial Offices : Beximco Media Complex, 149 150 Tejgaon I A, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh.
Shamsur Rahman Published by the Editor on behalf of Independent Publications Limited at Media Printers, 446 H, Tejgaon I A, Dhaka 1215.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.theindependentbd.com
Lifestyle
Concept Of Halal Food And Why It Matters Amidst COVID-19 - OpEd - Eurasia Review
Many Western networks discussion about Islam with so called Islamic experts is without actually inviting the scholars of Quran and Sunnah (the saying and actions of Allah s Messenger, Muhammad, Peace be Upon Him) to truly explain the religion to laymen.
As a result, the West and some nations around the globe continue to misinterpret Islam and its rulings, which are not just for Muslims but the entire mankind, should they choose to understand the religion and adhere to its principles.
So how does COVID 19 pandemic and Islam s prescribed ways, especially Islamic ruling on Halal (permissible) food related? COVID 19, also known as SARS CoV 2 first emerged in Wuhan, China.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.eurasiareview.com
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Forum: Religious harmony and multiculturalism are just as important as freedom of expression, Forum News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
First, the ambassadors said it is a misrepresentation to say that their countries have insulted Islam or its Prophet.
I think most people, including former United States president Barack Obama, would regard the cartoons satirising the Prophet of Islam as an insult to Islam.
Second, I share the ambassadors' commitment to the freedom of religion and belief and the freedom of expression.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.straitstimes.com
Allegation Of Religious Conversion of Daughter Under Influence: Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea By Mother
The Bench of Justice K.
Kalyanasundaram and Justice T.
Krishnavalli dismissed mother''s plea after noting detenu''s statement that ''she does not know the 4th respondent and that she is now converted into Islam and residing in an Orphanage at Trichy'.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.livelaw.in
Technology
India Asks UN To Directly Oppose Hinduphobia, Bigotry Targeting Sikhism, Buddhism | World
The draft resolution that named only the three Abrahamic religions was sponsored by 33 European countries that are predominantly Christian, and none of the Islamic countries or Israel joined in sponsoring it.
The draft was approved last month by the Third Committee which deals with social, humanitarian and cultural issues.
The draft resolution said the General Assembly "recognises with deep concern the overall rise in instances of discrimination, intolerance and violence " and specifies only "cases motivated by Islamophobia, anti semitism and Christianophobia ".Friday, December 4, 2020 ommcomnews.com
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An Unholy War | Outlook India Magazine
And interfaith marriages are exactly that mdash;consenting adults deciding whom to love and live with.
Such marriages should have been a matter of personal choice.
There have been ins shy;tances when marriages have been mon shy;opolised within communities through laws.Friday, December 4, 2020 magazine.outlookindia.com
IEC Regional Centre for North America | IEC
It is staffed by two Technical Officers:(Tim Rotti and Andrew Redgate, two Standards Project administrators and the MSB Secretary: Peter Lanctot Additionally, it provides the secretariats for: IEC ReCNA coordinates and organizes trainings, seminars, events and workshops that meet the needs of the region in terms of tools and technical areas.
Friday, December 4, 2020 www.iec.ch
Technology
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power 128GB 8GB RAM - Price in India, Full Specifications -- Features (4th Dec 2020) at Gadgets Now
Headquartered at Beijing, Xiaomi is a privately owned Chinese Electronics company that designs, develops, and sells smartphones, mobile apps, and consumer electronics.
Valued at $45 billion, it is the biggest tech startup in the world and is the third biggest smartphone maker globally by sales.Friday, December 4, 2020 www.gadgetsnow.com
